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By These Google Domain Registrations — I’m Baffled

I track domain name registration by Google, and sometimes I catch on to things ahead of they happen.

But some recent registrations by Google have me baffled. Take a look and let me know if you have any insight.

GoogleAntarctica.com – I suppose if you’re going to be global you have to cater to all seven continents.

GoogleEscrow.com – Google to compete with Escrow.com? Doubt it. It was registered by someone else previously so this may have been a trademark grab.

GoogleIDN.com – Interesting domain for IDNs. Was registered by someone else previously.

GoogleTLDs.com – Another interesting registration that would appear related to fresh top level domains. But I doubt it.

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